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INDIA bloc blacklists 14 TV anchors for spreading hatred, BJP cries foul

INDIA bloc blacklists 14 TV anchors for spreading hatred, BJP cries foul

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The opposition alliance INDIA on Thursday announced that it will boycott shows of 14 television anchors on several platforms, a decision the Bharatiya Janata Party compared with the Emergency.

Chennai Open: Top seeds Bhupathi-Bopanna bite the dust

Chennai Open: Top seeds Bhupathi-Bopanna bite the dust

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

Top seeded Indian pair of Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna on Saturday crashed out of the doubles event in the semifinals of the Aircel Chennai Open 2012 after losing to Israel's Andy Ram and Jonathan Erlic.

5 to receive GOPIO's community awards in Chennai

5 to receive GOPIO's community awards in Chennai

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin will celebrate its Convention 2009 in Chennai, India, January 6 and 7 at the Trident Hotel, just before the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2009 event.

Pakistan pull out of Chess Olympiad

Pakistan pull out of Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

'It is surprising that Pakistan has suddenly taken the decision of not participating in the FIDE Chess Olympiad, particularly after the team has already reached India'.

World Cup PIX: Centurions Conway, Ravindra guide Kiwis to stunning win over England

World Cup PIX: Centurions Conway, Ravindra guide Kiwis to stunning win over England

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

PHOTOS from the ICC World Cup opener played between England and New Zealand at Ahmedabad on Thursday

Hockey team on a quest for the 'new Indian way'

Hockey team on a quest for the 'new Indian way'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Hockey team in search of a new path under coach Fulton

Chennai Open: Wild carder Ramkumar marches on but Somdev knocked out

Chennai Open: Wild carder Ramkumar marches on but Somdev knocked out

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Ramkumar Ramanathan recorded the second-biggest win of his career by shocking world number 98 Daniel Gimeno-Traver in the opening round of the ATP Chennai Open but there was no end to Somdev Devvarman's struggle as he was knocked out of the singles event, in Chennai on Tuesday.

Fencer Bhavani loses in Cairo World Championships

Fencer Bhavani loses in Cairo World Championships

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

India's first Olympian fencer Bhavani Devi bowed out of the World Championships after losing in the second round of senior women's individual sabre event in Cairo on Wednesday.

WTT Contender: Manika starts with wins, Sharath ousted

WTT Contender: Manika starts with wins, Sharath ousted

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Manika, the highest ranked Indian in women's singles, got off to a flying start early in the first session, defeating 152nd ranked Englishwoman Ho Tin-Tin 3-0 (11-4,11-8,11-5).

The Ageless Wonders Of IPL 2023

The Ageless Wonders Of IPL 2023

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

In a world where age and form seem to be at odds with each other, these IPL veterans defied expectations wrote their own narratives and left us all marveling at their incredible staying power.

Anand nominated as part of team to fight FIDE elections

Anand nominated as part of team to fight FIDE elections

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Viswanathan Anand would become the deputy president of the world chess federation (FIDE) if the incumbent Arkady Dvorkovich is re-elected as the president in the elections scheduled during the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai in July-August.

Tata to inaugurate summit on CSR in Chennai

Tata to inaugurate summit on CSR in Chennai

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Tata Sons Chairman Ratan Tata will inaugurate a two-day national summit on Corporate Social Responsibility in Chennai beginning from June 14.

Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai to win IPL III

Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai to win IPL III

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Chennai Super Kings walloped Mumbai Indians by 22 runs in the final at the DY Patil Stadium in Nerul on Sunday to become the champions of the third edition of Indian Premier League.

Visit Chennai (and these 9 cities) in 2015!

Visit Chennai (and these 9 cities) in 2015!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

International travel guide Lonely Planet has just released its list of top ten cities to visit next year. And Chennai made the cut!

Siddaramaiah-DKS swearing-in to witness galaxy of CMs

Siddaramaiah-DKS swearing-in to witness galaxy of CMs

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Leaders of several like-minded opposition parties are likely to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Karnataka chief minister-designate Siddaramaiah and deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday in Bengaluru.

ACT semis: India's dominance vs Pakistan's determination

ACT semis: India's dominance vs Pakistan's determination

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

India aim to avoid complacency against Pakistan

Amid 'come to Delhi' calls, Stalin bats for Congress as pivot to defeat BJP

Amid 'come to Delhi' calls, Stalin bats for Congress as pivot to defeat BJP

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Throwing his party's weight behind the Congress to ensure an Opposition win in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday said arguments by some favouring a front without the grand old party should be rejected.

India's medal chances brighten as China to skip Chess Olympaid

India's medal chances brighten as China to skip Chess Olympaid

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

China would have been among the top medal contenders in the Olympiad and their absence would brighten India's chances.

Ashwin vs Washington: An unexpected World Cup trial

Ashwin vs Washington: An unexpected World Cup trial

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

A month and half back, Ravichandran Ashwin was eloquently explaining on his Tamil YouTube channel, why a talent like Tilak Varma should be seriously considered for the ODI World Cup.

It's the hallmark of a world class player: Sundar hails Praggnanandhaa

It's the hallmark of a world class player: Sundar hails Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

R Praggnanandhaa's ability to defend seamlessly in pressure situations and the deductive mind to quickly gauge his opponent's weakness is the hallmark of a world class player, national coach GM M Shyam Sundar said on Tuesday.

Surgical strikes to Rafale deal, Parrikar had eventful term as defence minister

Surgical strikes to Rafale deal, Parrikar had eventful term as defence minister

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Parrikar had moved to the South Block at the insistence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November 2014.

Airline misplaces Nedunchezhiyan's bag ahead of Senegal ITF event

Airline misplaces Nedunchezhiyan's bag ahead of Senegal ITF event

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Former National champion Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan is going through a torrid time in Senegal as the airline on which he travelled there has misplaced his bag.

Chennai floods, a wake-up call for Mumbai

Chennai floods, a wake-up call for Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Since the disastrous 2005 floods, that crippled Mumbai, little work has been done on disaster management and relief preparations.

Deepak Chahar's Reception

Deepak Chahar's Reception

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Glimpses from Jaya Bhardwaj and Deepak Chahar's reception in Delhi.

India's Journey To World Cup Final

India's Journey To World Cup Final

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

This is India's fourth ODI World Cup final.

Actor Nora Fatehi files defamation suit against Jacqueline Fernandez

Actor Nora Fatehi files defamation suit against Jacqueline Fernandez

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Fatehi, a Canadian citizen, also arrayed 15 media organisations as accused in her complaint.

TCS to use Chennai centre for e-passport service

TCS to use Chennai centre for e-passport service

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

The data centre will act as a disaster recovery platform.

Somdev, Yuki get wild card entries in Chennai Open

Somdev, Yuki get wild card entries in Chennai Open

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

Last year's finalist Somdev Devvarman and Rohan Bopanna have got wild cards for the singles main draw of the Chennai Open next month, the organisers announced on Monday.

BCCI plans massive upgrade ahead of World Cup

BCCI plans massive upgrade ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

With an estimated cost of over Rs 500 crore, BCCI is planning a massive upgrade to the stadiums, ahead of the ODI World Cup in October-November in India.

Dalits not safe in TN: Governor Ravi opens fresh fire on Stalin govt

Dalits not safe in TN: Governor Ravi opens fresh fire on Stalin govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Although there is a lot of talk on social justice, Dalits in Tamil Nadu face atrocities of some kind every other day, Governor R N Ravi has said, apparently targeting the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam after a gap of about a month.

CSK coach Fleming sees bright side despite MI drubbing

CSK coach Fleming sees bright side despite MI drubbing

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Mumbai, who sit bottom, were knocked out of the playoff race last week.

Anand to mentor Indian squads at Chess Olympiad

Anand to mentor Indian squads at Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com2 May 2022

It has bolstered the home team's medal chances at the 14-day event, which is expected to see massive participation from more than 150 countries.

At luncheon, Modi lauds Harris for strengthening Indo-US strategic ties

At luncheon, Modi lauds Harris for strengthening Indo-US strategic ties

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

India and the US are working with renewed trust in areas of new and emerging technologies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday as he thanked the American leadership for giving him a grand welcome.

BWF Para Worlds: Bhagat and Ramadass emerge champions

BWF Para Worlds: Bhagat and Ramadass emerge champions

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Bhagat now has 11 medals, including six gold, two silver and three bronze medals in the world championships. He has the distinction of reaching the finals in all the editions, barring the 2007 and 2017 World Championships.

Paes-Klaasen beat Bhupathi-Myneni to enter Chennai Open semis

Paes-Klaasen beat Bhupathi-Myneni to enter Chennai Open semis

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Top seeds Leander Paes and Raven Klaasen of South Africa lived up to their billing and entered the semi-finals of the men's doubles event at the ATP Chennai Open with a hard-fought win over Indian pair of Mahesh Bhupathi and Saketh Myneni.

Vote For Your Favourite IPL 2023 Jersey!

Vote For Your Favourite IPL 2023 Jersey!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

This season, franchises like the Lucknow Super Giants have revamped their kits while teams like the Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings XI were satisfied with minor modifications.

I feel like I'm back at 2019-20: Ben Stokes

I feel like I'm back at 2019-20: Ben Stokes

Rediff.com31 May 2023

England skipper Ben Stokes expects to deliver with both bat and ball in the upcoming Ashes.

Why Is The Modi Sarkar Mum On The Security Breach?

Why Is The Modi Sarkar Mum On The Security Breach?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Maybe, the need for secrecy may have tied the government's hand from sharing details in Parliament. Still, it should consider the need of sharing the utmost within any consultative committee, so that relative secrecy is still maintained. But such a course should involve the prime minister or home minister, as it is much more serious than is being made out to be, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

The BEST Cricketers Of 2023

The BEST Cricketers Of 2023

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

A look at some of the best players of this year.

Boney Was Drawn To Sridevi More And More

Boney Was Drawn To Sridevi More And More

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

A fascinating excerpt from Amborish Roychoudhury's book, Sridevi: The South Years.